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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for March 08, 2021

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world

22:10:01 Senior WHO figures insist it was right not to declare a pandemic sooner

21:14:01 Fully vaccinated Americans can gather without masks, say health officials

20:52:53 Gender equality at BioNTech made the impossible possible, founder says

19:38:33 Myanmar protesters defy curfew as media outlets ordered to shut

17:55:11 Covid-19 death toll in Italy surpasses 100,000

17:47:56 Steering clear of royal accusations, Boris Johnson praises the Queen

17:39:39 Estimated 17.1 million watched Oprah’s Harry and Meghan interview in US

17:35:30 Japan plans to cap daily arrivals at 2,000 people ahead of Olympics

17:22:16 Society of Editors blasts Harry and Meghan racism claims

17:02:44 US says fully vaccinated people can gather indoors without masks

17:00:57 Naked Cowboy arrested while performing in Florida

16:35:45 Jury selection paused in trial of ex-policeman charged over George Floyd death

16:34:15 Israel extends Covid vaccine campaign to Palestinian labourers

15:31:21 US Supreme Court dumps last of Trump's election appeals

15:17:43 Malala Yousafzai takes her passions to the small screen with Apple

14:56:51 UK government seeking to ‘unpick’ devolution in Scotland, minister claims

14:51:42 Not Queen or Prince Philip who made racist comment, says Oprah

13:54:40 Greece eyes reopening of tourism in May ahead of vital summer

13:48:12 Labour party says Buckingham Palace should investigate racism allegations

12:10:48 Myanmar security forces kill two anti-coup protesters

11:59:50 Key events since George Floyd’s arrest and death

11:20:38 Jury selection to begin in trial of ex-police officer over George Floyd’s death

10:36:46 MacKenzie Scott marries science teacher after Bezos divorce

09:17:10 Protesters paralyse Lebanon amid political and economic crisis

08:57:11 New Zealand to use only Pfizer virus vaccine

08:41:28 Meghan says Kate made her cry ahead of wedding

sport

22:05:13 West Ham keeps top-four hopes alive with win over Leeds

20:19:08 Chelsea continue unbeaten run with win over Everton

17:52:57 Naomi Osaka recalls advice given to her by the late Kobe Bryant

17:36:49 Cutting Premier League mooted as option to accommodate new-look Champions League

16:38:16 Surgeon fears current rugby players will suffer long-term brain injury

15:57:46 How and why are so many penalties being conceded this Premier League season?

14:50:31 British and Irish Lions to look at feasibility of creating a women’s team

13:46:30 Ireland and Qatar agree to reverse friendly fixtures

13:21:36 Rangers remind celebrating fans to adhere to lockdown rules

13:01:39 What’s gone wrong at Liverpool and can they save their season?

12:59:35 Gareth Bale: Tottenham will take on Arsenal with confidence

11:29:32 Joan Laporta to serve second term as Barcelona president after election win

11:27:47 Bryson DeChambeau holds nerve to edge out Lee Westwood for Bay Hill victory

11:17:53 Manchester City will come back stronger from derby defeat – Oleksandr Zinchenko

10:34:23 Ireland recall Jacob Stockdale ahead of Six Nations clash with Scotland

09:17:32 Jurgen Klopp searching for win to help Liverpool rebuild shattered confidence

08:48:41 Haaland a target for Bayern Munich and Man Utd

entertainment

20:55:56 Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow (73) announces baby news

20:02:52 Meghan and Harry interview: Where to watch and what we know so far

19:35:48 Touching family portrait of Harry and Meghan shared in wake of Oprah show

18:43:31 Meghan told ‘it would be best if you could be 50% less’, Oprah says

16:15:35 Video: A body language expert assesses Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview

14:32:55 RTÉ confirms Eoghan McDermott will not return to 2FM radio show

11:31:54 The Crown wins big at the Critics Choice Awards

11:26:22 Harry’s body language showed ‘anger and resentment’ towards Charles – expert

10:49:37 Tennis star Serena Williams leads support for Harry and Meghan after interview

08:38:45 Meghan upset at son Archie not being a prince over fears for his security

06:47:48 Meghan asked by royal ‘how dark will baby’s skin be?’ in bombshell racism claims

06:43:19 The key revelations from Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview

06:35:21 Meghan Markle reveals she had suicidal thoughts

ireland

20:45:30 Ireland making 'sustained progress' in suppressing Covid, Nphet says

18:12:05 Primary school and fifth year pupils to return to school next week

18:06:08 Stormont minister cautions against rushing law on gay conversion ban

17:55:26 Kildare taxi driver jailed for storing €250,000 of cocaine

17:18:23 Two men jailed for robbing 87-year-old woman

17:18:21 Government green lights return of all primary school pupils next week

17:13:04 Former creche worker jailed for distributing child porn

16:56:10 Jewish community ‘struggling for kosher meat due to NI Protocol’

16:54:52 Con-woman won't get psychological care in UK, court hears

16:45:52 €80,000 settlement for boy over delay in addressing 'lazy eye'

16:37:10 Robber jailed for mugging Italian tourists near Guinness Storehouse

16:29:08 Woman takes court challenge over Mother and Baby Home report

16:25:39 Taoiseach to take part in launch of book inspired by Kennedy Summer School

15:52:11 Number of Covid cases in care homes ‘decreased rapidly’ in recent weeks

15:48:33 Man (30s) dies after car collides with lorry in Roscommon

15:41:50 Owner appeals for help after golden eagle goes missing

14:30:29 Police probe large Rangers gatherings in Belfast

14:23:46 More people continue to travel further than 10km from their home

13:26:59 Resigning Green Party councillor criticises supports for women in politics

13:22:23 Roscommon woman jailed after luxury spending sprees with company credit card

13:15:25 €90,000 settlement for child left with scars after falling into brambles

12:51:15 Older people forgotten in Government’s new Covid plan, ALONE says

12:27:57 Irish workers put in almost 300 million overtime hours during pandemic

12:10:04 Number of children smoking drops by 17% in two decades

12:08:09 Health watchdog says immunity from Covid-19 can last up to six months

12:02:02 Maternity leave: 'The State needs to do what it should have done bloody years ago'

11:23:09 Gardaí arrest seven over extortion plot in Co Cavan

11:22:04 Harris says Government should consider asking UK for spare vaccines

11:05:59 Dogs Trust received 172 requests to surrender dogs after Christmas

10:54:50 Higher Education Minister looks to revive €2.5 billion international student sector

10:40:08 First pupils return to schools in Northern Ireland since December

10:30:37 Two people arrested in relation to Cork pharmacy robbery

09:42:54 Government miss target of bringing vacant homes back into use by 70%

09:08:34 Electric Picnic planning to go ahead unless Government say otherwise

08:44:31 Rangers fans in North defy Covid rules to celebrate title

08:35:16 Nine instances of US troops stopping overnight without a Covid-19 check

07:02:34 Mandatory hotel quarantine may be up and running in a week

07:00:22 Irish men more likely to feel gender equality has been achieved than women

business

19:20:05 Davy closes bond desk in wake of Central Bank fine

17:27:09 David Hall's ambulance service sees profits rise 74%

17:18:36 Two food businesses served with closure orders in February

11:36:24 Irish Aercap nears deal to buy GE’s aircraft-leasing unit

10:43:53 Financial Services Union call for thorough, independent review of Davy

08:38:04 Deliveroo reveals €322m loss as it nears stock market float

07:32:44 Central Bank could hit Davy group of 16 with personal sanctions

brexit

18:17:53 UK unilaterally extends Northern Ireland protocol grace periods

lifestyle

16:30:20 Jess Wright: Being a Covid bride has not been fun

11:52:30 10 things you’ll only know if you’re back on the school run

soccer

14:27:52 Klopp hopes Euro game can give Liverpool break from league form

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